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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1899)
THE COURIER. 7 como which awaited tholr coming in tho capital city. Thursday and Friday tho boys were served with the same quickness and tho tables were us daintily decorated, but tho decorations were not so elaborate The entire success of this the most elab ornto entertainment the ladies of Lincoln ever undertook is duo to tho hearti ness and . harmony which pro vailed amongthe ladies. Mrs. A. W. Field as chairman of tho executive commmittoe demonstrated again her very unusual powers of organization and execution. Mrs. Cook also deserves largo praise. Mrs, Mousel, a lady who stood at the provision table and waited on tho waitorp mado friends of everyone upon whom her kindly eyes fell. It is said by tho workers that sho did tho work of three women and as tho de mands upon her attention grew more vociferous her sweet temper harmonized and quieted tho busy workers whom sho rapidly served. The chairmen of the Thursday tables wore: MeBdamoB DruBe, Bell, Rehlaen. der, Whited, Thompson, Vaughan, Burt, Axtel, Phillip, Johnson, Field, Zohrung, Tyler, Shockey; Misses Peters and Foils; and Q. A. T. girls (three tables). The ladies that assisted were, Mesdames Hnllett, Lahr, Newell, Qloason, Pound, and Howland. Tho chairmen of the Friday tables were, MeBdameB Harrop, Farragut corps No. 10 (onotable).Field, University Place (one tablo). Edelman, and Misses Law rence, Slakor, Harris, Barslow, Duncan, Anderson, Enslow, Guilhon, Katie and Anna Cosgrave, Stanley. The ladies that assisted were, Mesdames Lawrence, Bell Pierce of Woodlawn, Peters, Tyler. Provisions were brought in by the cart full. Nobody who wbb asked re fused to give the best they had or could cook. Tho officers of Vie Nebraska National Guard gave a banquet to the officers of the First at the Lindell hotel on Wed uesdiiy evening. The dining room was elaborately and appropriately decorated for the occasion. Flags and bunting wero UBod under the direction of a dis criminating taste to make tho interior attractive. Long festoons of red, white and blue, draped the walls. From the centra of tno ceiling a great flag huug. Beneath it were stacked rifles, around which was arranged the Second Regi ment band. The tables formed a hol low equare. Pictures of President Mc Kinley and Admiral Dewey occupied prominent places back of the speakers position. The following, program was rendered by the Second Regiment band during the banquet: March "Burr's Triumphal," R. Alex ander. Selections "Offenbachiana No. 2," E. Boettger. jBBper Jenkins, "De Oake Walk Uopn," (characteristic two-step,) Henry P. V gel. Waltzes "Mein Thuringen," Edward Kieslor. Two-step "AcroBS the Missouri," R. W.Bond. "Manana,1' Chilian dance, Jean M. Missud. Honolulu Cake Walk. J. W. Lorman. March "Young America," O. E. Sut ton. Attor tho feat General Barry intro. duced Oolonol W. L. Stark as toast ma3tor, who paid a tribute to tho offic ers of the FirBt as representative of the officers of the stato. Colonel Campbell thou presented the colors of the national guard, while tho band played "The Stir-Spangled Banner." In the season of opaech-making which ensued, tho following toaete were ably given and muchnnjoyed: "Nebraska in Peace and War," Gov ernor Poyntor. "Cuba Libro," Colonel Bryan. "The Volunteer Soldier," Colonol Vlf quain. "The Grand Army of tho Republic," Colonol J. H. McClay. "The First Nebraska," Colonel Mul ford. "Tho Chicken Roost," Chaplain Mail ley. "Tho Chickamauga Park Land and Improvement Company," J. 0. Hartin gan. In addition to these Major Killian, Captain Cosgrovo and others wore called upon and responded with short addresses. Governor and Mrs. Poynter gavo a reception on Wodnoeday evening from Bovon till nine to tho officers of tho First, Second and Third Regiments. Tho guests were mot at tho entrance by Miss Maud Jewell and members of tho Governor's staff, and directod to dress ing rooms. Coming down stairs they paBBed tho recieving lino, in the recep tion room and through the parlors to the dining room, where ices were served. Those in tho recdiving lino were: Gov ernor and Mrs. Poynter, Socrotaty and Mrs, Porter, Auditor and MrB. Cornell, Treasurer and Mrs. Moservo, and Com missioner and Mrs. Wolf. In tho din ing room, Mrs. Fred Jewell presided. Sho was assisted by Misses Poyntor, Mamie Miller and Maud Hebbard of Irvington. The house was beautifully decorated with the national colors and cut flowers. The reception room was draped with flags, and large palms lent a finishing touch to the graceful and dignified decorations. In the parlors yellow was the prevailing color,. A beautiful effect was achieved by tho massingof golden rod, relieved by the deep green of palms. In the dining room tho national colors againappeared in tasteful festoons on the walls, while roses and fernB lent daintiness and beauty to the table. Many officers and their ladies called during the evening. The Second Regiment band stationed on the north porch rendered a pleasing program during the reception. At nino o'clock the guests left the Governor's mansion to attend the banquet at tho Lindell hotel, Married. On Thursday at noon at the home of the bride's parents, 631 North Twenty-fifth street, Mies Z. E. S. Croc ker to Rev. B. L. Britten of Wocd River; Rev. H. Berkley of Alexandria officiat ing. The house was beautifully deco rated for the occasion. A profusion of palms and bridal roses decorated the parlor while the reception ball was daintily adorned with carnations. A wedding march by Mendehsohn was plajetl by Ellsworth Crocker brother of the bride, and Prof. L. M, Easterday. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and Mr. and Mrs. Britten left immediately for Chicago, where Mr. Britten will finish bis theological course at McCormick seminary. Mr. Britten has been pastor at Wood River for the past year and iB a Graduate of the college at Hastings. Both the bride and groom are well known and their many friends wish thorn happiness and BUccesB. A merry party participated in a water melcn party at the home of Claire Funke on Monday evening. Later tho party adjourned to the homo of Dietrich and Alex Lau where they enjoyed an inform al dance. Thoso present were: Misses Outcalt, Branch, White, Hargreaves, and Funke; Messrs Stein, Alex and Dietrich Lau, Raymond, and Fawell. Mr. and Mrs Brad P. Cook of 1G48 Washington street, held a reception on Wednesday evening for their son, Wil liam Cook, of the First Nebraska, Com pany E, David City. The bouse was decorated with (lags and bunting. A room was set apart for the war rolics collected by both father and son. The former served in the Civil war and the W4MAi4&r4 mmw?w?mmfamww&ww iNllfii v . . w ..wwww -wpctq0 !f!f! NEW, READY-TO-WEAR GOODS, JACKETS, SUITS, CAPES, FURS, ETC, An exquisite showing of faBhionitblo tailorod suits, worth every cent of 815,00, but wo bought tho ortlro lot at a tIrk low prico and cun afford to offer thorn, por suit at P I O All wool flannel waists, lined throughout, all colore nnd sizes, each V ExquiBito showing of now silk waists at.. 375 Fino all wool boucle capos, rhndmno lined, ttiibut on collar and down front, .'10 in. long, throe inches longer than others you will pay 8.l.7fi for olsowhero, our prico 35 Beautiful assortments of collarettes at $2.25, 82.50, 9275, 1.75 and upward to 815 00. Vh m m 4 V 1 m H 5-. new dress finnns and stt.ks. m - t. - wr r ? AAA1 A- 4. -l4 A -. 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ULV 5?S sSJ' ' WWW W W w? mws !,PAR2xx9fZ?xtfR3bL;;j.i f1Vi.C17A Al j$ o to m xw fwtv-civ"teM9 saoff. skjsesHw tv "uvj" IV 'lViy iy- tuy 'liy xuv 'U lutter in the Luzon Campaign. At a late hour ices and fruit were served. The guests were: Lieutenant and Mrs. F. B. Naracon, Sergeant E. J. Bramer, Messrs. Henry Jacob, J. E, Duncan, W. M. Davis, S. A. Marshall, J. D. Wolf, J. O. Cooper, T. King, and the company mascot, Fred Black. Misses Hoagland, Davis, Yungblut, Loomis and Sherman. Married, On Thursday at tho home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. E, Stockwell, 345 South Twontysevonth street, by Rev. L. T. Guild, Miss Lela Stockwell to Otto Horn. Messrs Buol Oheselngton, Doll Stull; Charley Taylor, and Kennett MacDon ald returned Saturday from Montana where tbey have spout the summer. Captain and Mrs. L. Wilson returned from San Francisco on Tuesday. Cap tain Wilson was captain of Co. M 1st Nebraska Regiment. Mrs. O. A. Hickey arrived home Thursday from Kingston, Canada, where she has boon visiting friends and rela ti 'es. Married on Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents in North Lincoln, Miss Daisy Meyers, daughter of councilman Meyers to Mr. Frank Car tor. MifiB JeBsie L. Lansing roturned lues day from Low is ton, Idaho, where sho has boon visiting for soveral weeks, Mr. Willard Yates left on Monday for Schenectady, New York, whero bo will continue his studies at Union col lege. Mrs. T. Z. Fiegenbaum, who has been visiting in Mendota, III., for the past month, returned home this week. 9 Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan returned Thursday from California where they have spent tho past two weeks, Mis&Lotha Daniels of Terra Hauto, Indiana, arrived in the city on Monday. She will attend the university. Miss Alice Hunter left Saturday for Neligh, Nebr., where Bho has accepted a position in Gates academy. Married on Wednesday, September 8, at Alliance, Nebr., MissKatherinoShot .InrtoMr. Fred W. Harris . Mrs. A. H. Armstrong, has returned from the Black HIIIb whuro she has spont several weeks. Miss Ethel Tukey of Omaha arrived in Lincoln on Monday, sho will continue her university work. Mrs. Guy Hale and her eietor.Mra John Dowdon are visiting with relatives in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Frod.C. Hurd returned on Tuesday morning from a short jour ney. Gillilan can assist you in finding a do-
